Parallel Lines Project

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Binomial Theorem Christmas Tree | Pascal’s Triangle Holiday Math Activity

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Make practicing the Binomial Theorem more engaging with this Christmas tree project! Students begin with a pattern-discovery lesson using Pascal’s Triangle and binomial expansions, then apply what they learn by expanding an assigned binomial from the 1st through 5th powers.After completing their expansions independently, students find classmates with the same assigned binomial, compare answers, and work together to create a festive Christmas tree display. Each term of each expansion is written o

10th - 12th

Algebra 2, Other (Math), PreCalculus

CCSS

HSA-APR.C.5

Ramp Design: Real World Trigonometry, Angles of Elevation EDITABLE Google Doc

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Math with Mrs. Willis

This 3 page activity is ready to print, or fully customizable with google docs. This content is meant to promote real world applications of mathematics, specifically trigonometry and angles of elevation. Primary student age group 9th - 12th grade Your purchase includes:A three page editable google doc An in-depth answer key

9th - 12th

Geometry, Other (Math), PreCalculus

Lesson Plan: Parallax and Trigonometry

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Yang Li

This lesson engages high school students in understanding how trigonometry is applied to measure distances using the principle of parallax, a key method in astronomy. Students investigate how a shift in viewpoint creates a measurable angle that, combined with a known baseline, forms a triangle. By applying trigonometric functions and small-angle approximations, students calculate distances to objects, simulating the method astronomers use to determine the distance to nearby stars. Through intera

7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Anatomy, Geometry, PreCalculus

CCSS, NGSS

HSG-CO.D.12

, HSG-SRT.C.8

, HSS-ID.B.6